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They call it the Gadfly Dinner. The wine flows freely when Nigel Farage and
his MEPs hit Strasbourg once a month. The get-together, which takes place
during the European Parliament’s regular sessions in the city, is usually
held at Pierre-Bois et Feu, a restaurant described as “classique” in the
Michelin Guide. It has become such a tradition that men are required to wear
a special tie, decorated with “gadflies and cranks”, a reference to the
Conervatives’ description of Ukip.

When Mr Farage books an evening, the restaurant is closed to other customers
and a special menu is prepared, at €50